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Hello everyone. Special thoughts for all of you in the midst of difficult times and I hope there can be some respite tomorrow. So Merry Christmas to all kitcheners. I am looking forward to tomorrow when the whole family will be under one roof for the first time since last Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄

@Blossoming - important PM in your box. Please read!

Wishing you all the happiest Christmas possible and a peaceful and healthy new year.
I was in bed by 9 last night with a stinking cold. Pass the day nurse!

Happy Christmas everyone🎄🎅🏼

Thank you for all your kind messages,thoughts and prayers for B.

He has turned a corner in the right direction this morning.We are all feeling much more positive.

We are so grateful for all the support we have received and for the amazing drs and nurses.

The best ever news Susan56 just the best xx

Great news Susan!!

Blossoming, what sad news for your nice and her family to receive and especially at this time of year. Sad for you too, of course, but you are in a good position to help your niece.

Topsy, look after yourself - maybe stay where you are.

Happy Christmas all. May you have a peaceful and enjoyable day. 🎄🎄

Happy Christmas to soop & all who visit your warm & friendly kitchen.

I'm so pleased to hear that B is making progress, my thoughts & prayers still with you, Susan.

Sorry that you have more worries about your Niece, Blossoming.

Take care, all of you. x

Happy Christmas to soop,Mr.soop and absolutely everyone visiting today.🎄

I hope to catch up with your news later.

Quick visit just off to DSI.
So pleased your GS is improving Susan.
Merry Christmas all have a great day.

Dear Blossoming, we understand that the deeply disturbing news concerning your young niece is of paramount importance to you and the family. You need time and space in which to come to terms and deal with matters. Naturally, you will be missed here in the kitchen. However, we are here for you whenever you wish to share your worries. Our combined love is winging its way in your direction.

I popped into our kitchen not expecting the lovely, warm, appreciative messages from so many of you lovely lot. I had to share with Mr Soop. We are both grateful and touched by your kindness.

THE day has arrived. In our own ways we'll deal with whatever individual circumstances concern or delight us. It's what we do.

We are about to watch a special performance of the 'Nutcracker' ballet. We asked friends and family not to buy us gifts. All we wish is that they continue to thrive and enjoy the festive season in whatever way makes them happy.

I shall return tomorrow. Thank you for being extra special virtual friends.

Sadly, sitting waiting for an ambulance for my FinL...not the day we expected

Merry Christmas to all kitcheners. Blossoming hard news to bear. 💐 Promising news from Susan. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas. I haven't seen any posts from Muse for a while so I hope she's ok. I've been at dd's and watched the boys open some presents. Dgs1 was overwhelmed and I'm not surprised as he had masses of gifts to open. Dgs2 was happy in his new ball pit. I'm having a quiet couple of hours before my lovely son in law picks me up for dinner. Enjoy your day.

I'm a new girl! on here
Like many others it's been a difficult year... worst thing being the unexpected death of my husband
Caused by hospital negligence ... this is being persued. We just cannot do Christmas... it just seems totally wrong. Why do some folk feel that one should maintain the attitude of that was then....this is now
..move on.
We were so happy

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Mypennyfarthing41 so very sorry to hear your sad and shocking news.
My kindest thoughts are with you at such a difficult time. Keep in touch for lots of caring support.

Blossoming....my lovely deputy was diagnosed a few years ago and her Mum my neighbour and friend was distraught like you are...I vowed to both of them that I would not treat her any differently than I had the day before... That science is progressing every day and that it was quite possible that if not a cure a treatment would be found to halt the rate of progression...and now 6 years on she is still my deputy... I work around any days that she feels under the weather. She does everything she did before...and enjoys life with husband and 2 young sons. She had a pioneering treatment at St George's in London which enabled her to continue pretty much as she did before. I hope this week be a bit of a comfort to you and give you a little hope too.

Lovely to know DGS is making progress Sue56.

Mypennyfarthing42.... You will find nothing but love and support in this kitchen. Don't even think of trying or needing to move on.... Life has changed for you completely and in your own time you need to start living again... Anyone who thinks that you might be able to just switch onto this new life has no empathy so distance yourself from them and surround yourself with people who will let you grieve and heal in your own time. X

Christmas wishes to all kitchen friends and special thoughts for all of you going through difficult times 💗💗. Sending a gentle group hug. Here's a very festive Duncan 🎄🎁🦌

‘Evening All’

I full, fit to burst! We’ve had a wonderful afternoon. After the meal L’il Miss was pleading with us all to play ‘Greedy Granny’ (brought by FC as seen on tv). Even my stepfather enjoyed playing! Six of us round the dinner table - the Boy Wonder in the room on his PlayStation. You forget what good family fun can be had with a new toy that has an element of surprise.

Blossoming you and your family have had the rug pulled from beneath your feet. It will take time to come to terms with this but let’s hope the prognosis isn’t as bad as you fear right now. We will miss you while you take some time out but will be here for you when you decide to come back. x

Aw BladeAnnie Duncan looks so cute!

Merry Christmas to all kitchen friends. This is a special place where comfort is sought and found.
Special thoughts to those who need them.

Duncan you are the sweetest boy.

Sorry Treetops... Forget to say I hope the day has improved as it's gone on.

Mypennyfarthing my condolences to you. Of course you can’t just get over it and carry on as if this Christmas is the same as all the ones you shared with your husband. I hope that eventually the time will come when you can look back on the happy memories you shared.
Special thoughts too to Blossoming and her family and to Sue that her grandson carries on recovering well.

We’ve had a surprisingly good day considering that on Thursday evening DH was taken ill. We’d had a fairly busy day and early evening he stood up from the settee to go out to the kitchen when his legs just wouldn’t support him. Despite that he insisted on me getting a stick and staggered and wobbled out there where eventually, with me hovering and trying to make him go back and sit down, he slithered down the cabinets and collapsed on the floor. I didn’t give him long to keep insisting that he’d get up in a minute before I phoned for an ambulance.

The paramedics who arrived where absolutely wonderful. Three young women who were calm and reassuring and after checking DH out completely while he was still lying down, they sat him up and then two just gently lifted him to his feet as if he was as light as a feather and walked him to the settee. They chatted to him, all the time assessing him at the same time, before saying that although they knew his heart was working normally from their tests they would do an ECG if it reassured him. DH does worry about his heart despite regular checks because heart conditions run in his family.
After all this they told him that he would be quite alright to sit for a little while and watch the film he’d mentioned while they were keeping him chatting as they observed him, as long as he went straight to bed afterwards. And then said they would take him to Faro hospital if he preferred.
At this point I did remind him that if he went to Faro he would be waiting for ages and he agreed to stay at home. He really was alright by then honestly!

I was worried when I woke up and indeed concerned ever since but DH slept really well and seems back to normal.
We’ve had the quiet Christmas we’d planned and I might have done too good a job reassuring our daughters in England when I told them them about it as they don’t seem too worried either. We’ll be seeing our doctor as soon as possible when the surgery is open again. I feel worried and exhausted by it all but DH who can’t really remember what happened is unconcerned.

I’m sorry to have unloaded my worries here but I know you will all understand.

I see I’ve missed many people and news today, I’ll do my best to catch up but forgive me if I don’t mention you all.

DH and I are now going to have a large glass of something. I’ve just realised it will be our first since last Wednesday!

Duncan really is a handsome boy and if he would like a change of scenery I am sure a trip here could be arranged.

soop has Sweetie Pie popped in to eat a Christmas lunch or three?

TOYA